As a father, I just want to quietly watch you live a long life Chapter 1573: 417: Four Consecutive Dao Fruit Evolutions and Nine Demon Immortal Transformations, Little Niu Demon Xi Xi Treading on Thin Ice
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Li Che had indeed found that the heat of battle served as a crucible for his martial arts, allowing him to refine his techniques and deepen his comprehension of his own path. This experience was not without merit, as it offered a slight boost to his ascent toward the absolute zenith of the Mountain of Martial Arts.
After he finished organizing the spoils within the Dragon God Crown Prince’s Qiankun Jade, Li Che chose not to return immediately. Instead, he sat cross-legged amidst the ruins of Mo City.
He sank into a deep state of cultivation, focusing his intent to break through the barrier of the Martial Saint Four Transformations!
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High above the Heavenly Dome, ink-black clouds gathered into a suffocating mass of tribulation. This brewing calamity radiated a terrifying pressure that seemed to stifle the very world below.
Every living creature remained silent and trembling, terrified that the slightest sound would draw the gaze of the tribulation thunder and reduce them to ash.
Rumble—
The surging Dragon Power swept across the horizon with overwhelming majesty!
Riding atop a hundred-foot wave, the Old Dragon God appeared exceptionally robust. His spirit glowed with such vitality that he showed no signs of being a being nearing the end of his natural lifespan.
“Where are my sons and grandsons of the Dragon Clan?”
This stern inquiry rang out, immediately startling Gu Qianchi and Zhao Beidou. Their eyes instinctively flickered toward Xie Yunshen, seeking an answer.
Xie Yunshen merely maintained a calm smile, clasping his hands in a respectful bow. “Senior Dragon God, please be patient. The Crown Prince and the three Dragon Sons will arrive momentarily. They were previously submerged within the Grand Canal, deep in a state of slumber and cultivation to absorb divinity and complete their transformations.”
A faint, satisfied smile touched the Old Dragon God’s deep purple eyes upon hearing this explanation.
Cultivating beneath the Grand Canal?
The reasoning was sound. The Old Dragon God felt a sense of pride regarding the diligent cultivation efforts of his descendants.
Suddenly, the distant waters parted as four draconic silhouettes tore through the currents of the Grand Canal at high speed.
The Dragon God Crown Prince erupted from the river's surface. His massive, serpentine body shifted mid-air, transforming into a handsome young man with prominent dragon horns and an aura of supreme authority.
“Your grandson, Ao Fa, pays his respects to the Dragon God!”
Standing atop the crest of a wave, the Dragon God Crown Prince clasped his fists with majestic reverence from a distance.
The Old Dragon God’s gaze softened with pride. He could sense that the Crown Prince’s aura was on the verge of breaching the half-step Martial God Realm.
Though he was utilizing the Dragon Emperor Pearl—and relying on treasures for progress was common practice—the potential was undeniable. Once the Crown Prince finished refining the essence of the pearl, his ascension to the Dragon God Realm would be swift.
This was rare and joyous news for the Dragon God Clan.
Despite his burly and powerful frame, the Old Dragon God’s hair had turned snow-white. He had spent his life struggling to preserve his race, yet the clan had failed to produce a second Dragon God until now. Finally, hope had emerged.
Meanwhile, Xie Yunshen and Grandmaster Huang Mei shared a brief, unnoticed look.
The corners of their mouths twitched simultaneously.
While their eyes held a flicker of feigned astonishment, they were mostly struggling to suppress a ridiculous urge to laugh.
This was because, as Soul Capturers, they possessed a unique resonance with one another…
The Dragon God Crown Prince—and the three Dragon Sons following him—had all been inducted as their new colleagues!
Xie Yunshen put on a mask of gratification as he watched the family reunion. In his mind, however, he was already imagining the moment the Crown Prince would turn his blade against the Old Dragon God.
He surmised that Li Che’s silent execution and conversion of the Crown Prince into a Soul Capturer at such a pivotal moment was a move specifically aimed at the Old Dragon God.
Xie Yunshen’s lips curled into a thin smirk.
If things continued at this pace…
The entire imperial army might soon find themselves answering to the name Li.
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Within Guangling Dao, the air was filled with dancing snowflakes.
Xi Xi, Jin Taixui, Yun E, and Zhou Peng—the four children—had officially begun their first journey into the martial world by entering the Dao City.
Having grown up in Qianyuan Dao City, they found the opulence of Guangling Dao City to be far beyond their expectations.
The city was a place of extravagant prosperity, making Qianyuan Dao City look like a mere provincial mansion by comparison.
Xi Xi explored the streets with wide-eyed wonder. To her, the essence of traveling the martial world was all about seeing new and amazing sights.
“Sister Yun E, what is that place?”
Xi Xi pointed toward a building that was exceptionally lavish and ornately decorated. She looked at Yun E for an explanation, as she considered her the most intelligent and well-informed of their group.
“Ascending Immortal Pavilion? What a boastful name!” the young Zhou Peng remarked, stuffed with a mouthful of a bun.
Thick plumes of smoke billowed from the luxurious pavilion, creating a misty atmosphere that mimicked immortal clouds. Many wealthy-looking individuals stood by the railings with their robes hanging open in a carefree manner. They held slender, gold-and-jade-encrusted divine weapons, exhaling clouds of smoke with expressions of deep euphoria.
Yun E’s brow furrowed beneath her veil, and she let out a soft, troubled sigh.
“The Ascending Immortal Pavilions of Guangling Dao… they are not good places.”
“You will see many buildings like this throughout the city.”
“Word is that these pavilions sell a specific elixir produced by the Heavenly Pill Divine Sect. It is marketed as a way to soothe the mental strain of cultivation.”
“It is a costly substance. When it is ground into powder and ignited with Dan Fire, it emits a purifying elixir Qi. Inhaling this smoke is said to clear the divine sense and the Primordial Spirit, which is why the cultivators here are so obsessed with it,” Yun E explained.
Xi Xi’s expression turned into a frown. “That stuff… actually helps with cultivation?”
Just as she finished her question, a sudden commotion erupted. A man dressed in expensive silks was violently tossed out of the entrance of the Ascending Immortal Pavilion.